Spotsylvania to hold Nov. 17 public hearing on 555-acre Crossroads data center proposal

Spotsylvania to hold Nov. 17 public hearing on 555-acre Crossroads data center proposal

By John L. Williams
Editor, The Spotsylvania Gazette

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — Spotsylvania residents will have a chance to tell county supervisors what they think of a proposed 555-acre data center campus at a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Crossroads Technology Campus would bring seven data center buildings and three electrical substations to the Lee Hill District, north of Mills Drive (U.S. 17) and west of Benchmark Road. (spotsylvania.va.us⁠, kiankyars.github.io⁠, fxbgadvance.com⁠)

RCK Digital Crossroads LLC is seeking a special use permit for about 2.1 million square feet of data center space. About 750,000 square feet would be built in the first phase. The applicant says the residentially zoned portions of the property would serve as buffers. The county Planning Commission recommended approval in a 4–2 vote on Sept. 16. The permit decision now rests with the Board of Supervisors. (thevirginiapulse.com⁠, kiankyars.github.io⁠, spotsylvania.va.us⁠, spotsylvania.va.us⁠)

Safeguard Spotsy urges residents to attend

In a public statement published Nov. 9 by FXBG Advance, Safeguard Spotsy urged residents to attend the hearing and wear green to show support for its efforts to limit data center development. The group raised concerns about potential impacts on wetlands, diesel backup generators and demand for reclaimed water. It also pointed to the site’s proximity to homes, an elementary school and several churches. (fxbgadvance.com⁠)

How to attend or comment

The Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, with the public hearing scheduled for 5:45 p.m. at the Holbert Building, 9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Residents can speak at the hearing or send written comments to the county Planning Department. The application number is SUP26-0003. (fxbgadvance.com⁠, spotsylvania.va.us⁠, spotsylvania.va.us⁠)

Review the county’s project documents⁠ · See how to submit written comments⁠ · Watch the meeting online⁠

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